Join us on select dates for Redcoats and Pirates weekend, and experience authentic life as a member of the Georgian Military, or alternatively, shiver yer boots with our pirate heaven.
When
26th & 27th July
16th & 17th August
Step into 1770s as Bamburgh Castle transforms into a Georgian military encampment and pirate haven! During this immersive weekend, your family will journey through history by engaging all five senses — it all begins with the thunderous boom of muskets echoing across the battlefield, then unfolds into the lingering aroma of black powder that drifts gently through the air, painting a vivid picture of the past.
The Redcoat Experience:
Live like a soldier – Try on authentic uniforms, learn drill commands, and feel the weight of a Brown Bess musket
Camp life unveiled– Smell the woodsmoke from field kitchens and the earthy tang of leather equipment
Hear history– The rattle of cartridges, drum calls for muster, and the shouted orders of sergeants
True stories– Discover how soldiers lived on just 1lb of bread and 1oz of cheese per day!
“Surgeon’s Corner” – Witness (fake!) amputations with period tools – not for squeamish!
Trade and Commerce – discover how global trade shaped this turbulent period.
☠️ Navy adventures – talks and displays
Family Activities:
Children’s Drill- Earn an official “Best Recruit” certificate
Twice-daily firing displays – the smell of the black powder.
Hands-on history – throughout the day.
Why You’ll Love It:
Smell the authentic woodsmoke, black powder and camp cooking
Hear the very sounds soldiers and pirates heard 230 years ago
Touch real replica weapons and equipment
Gruesome Medical tales
See breathtaking demonstrations against Bamburgh’s epic backdrop
This event is included in your admission ticket. Please click the LINK to book tickets.
Bamburgh Castle reserve the right to cancel or postpone this event.